Alfredo De Santis

Alfredo De Santis is a Professor and Director of the Dipartimento di Informatica at the Università degli Studi di Salerno. His research focuses on Data Security, Cryptography, Digital Forensics, and Communication Networks. He has authored numerous publications in top-tier journals and conferences, contributing to advancements in secret sharing schemes, cryptographic protocols, and privacy-preserving systems. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, including secure mobile communications, data compression, and IoT security.

Key research interests include secure protocols, algorithm design, and the application of information theory to cybersecurity challenges. He has developed innovative solutions for entity authentication, distributed systems security, and privacy threats in mobile devices. His contributions span academic leadership, curriculum development in Data Security courses, and collaboration on projects like "Blockchain in Healthcare" and "Anti-Forensics Techniques".

Publications highlight his expertise in hierarchical key management, secure data streaming, and cryptographic schemes. Recent works address fake news propagation modeling, privacy attacks exploiting smartphone sensors, and secure cloud storage solutions. His research emphasizes both theoretical rigor and real-world applicability across domains like healthcare, IoT, and digital forensics.